1. Express yourself: You are a channel through which Universe expresses
itself. If you do not express, you are denying the truth that is within you.
What
is mean by expressing yourself? Expressing does not mean giving opinions.
Expressing
= accepting your feelings. It is about you.
E.g.
She is a bitch -->
Opinion
I
am angry at her because her actions made me feel bad --> Expressing
When
others fail to fulfill our expectations we feel angry, resentful, envious,
frustrated etc.
We
need to identify how we feel about certain issues and then release the
emotions.
Why? Trapped emotions reflect through our bodies.
Emotions = Energy. Energy needs to escape so it can be re-purposed.
By releasing
your emotions i.e. expressing yourself, you make space for new energy. If you
are always angry, how can you ever be joyous?
I
do not mean you forget what happened. You consciously forgive others and
yourself so you can move on.
How
to express yourself? When your partner says something hurtful or when your boss
criticizes you, don’t bottle it up. I don’t mean scream at them right there and
then. Remember that expressing yourself is about you, not them.
When
you are alone or with a trusted friend (a friend who does not judge you), let
go of yourself completely. Imagine someone who has hurt you is with you and
then scream at the person. Tell him or her how you feel.
E.g.
you were passed on for a promotion. When you are alone, imagine your boss is
with you. Say, “Kristina (boss), I am so angry that you did not give me the promotion.
I worked hard for 2 years and it feels like it did not matter at all. I feel
very disappointed. I feel like I have been taken advantage of. I feel angry,
resentful, betrayed and frustrated. How could you do this to me?” Think of all
the emotions you are feeling and express them. If it helps, write them down but
saying verbally feels so much better. Cry if you feel like it. You are not
doing anything bad. You are releasing your emotions.
When
you feel a little better then ask yourself what would make this situation
better? Find a solution that gives you feelings of control and satisfaction (I
don’t mean revenge). Can you look for another position? Can you ask for a
transfer? Was the other person, in fact,
more eligible?
Sometimes
when you talk to someone when they are not with you, they can still hear you.
Maybe your boss will realize her mistake and promote you as well.
Remember
to express your positive emotions as well. Laugh with your heart and eyes. There
is always something silly and funny going on. Lighten up your heart.
2. Environment: Your environment brings your experiences. If you
are constantly in negative emotion, your experiences will be similar. You can
control your environment.
Consciously
choose your surroundings.
You
adapt to your surroundings unless you are aware of it. Hanging out with a
constant complainer may make you the same way. You do not have to ignore that
person fearfully.
When
you are with a person who makes you feel bad simple observe him or her. Do not
judge. Know that his or her experiences do not have to be true for you. Be a
listening ear and nothing else. Don’t feel his or her feelings. When you do not
give constant attention to complainers they tend to leave you alone so they can
find someone who will feel bad for them.
3. Energize: Your sacred body and soul needs sacred energy.
Your
body loves you, love it back.
Energize
your body with nourishing foods and water. Eat for your body, not for your
feelings.
Physical
exercise will release trapped emotions and toxins from your body.
Yoga
will connect your mind and body with each other.
Energize
your soul by expressing yourself as mentioned in the 1st point.
Meditate
regularly. Meditation connects you with the source. This is the strongest way
to energize.
4. Experience: Do not judge your circumstances. Simply experience
them. You do not know whether particular situation is good or bad.
When
someone gives you a gift, you think it is a good experience. You do not know
that yet. The person who gives you the gift may have bad intentions for you but
you do not know that. When you receive a gift, simply observe how you feel. Do
you feel happy, appreciated, or loved?
When
someone hurts you, you think it is a bad experience. You do not know that yet.
Perhaps a small “bad” experience has saved you from a big “bad” experience. Observe
how you feel. Do you feel betrayed, hopeless or disappointed?
When
you become an observer of your experience, you immediately connect to the
source.
5. Evolve: Learn from your mistakes. Do not fret over them. Change
habits that do not connect you with the source. Failure evolves you to success,
so don’t be afraid to fail.
Forgive
and accept yourself.
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